Horizon Home Care & Hospice

Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States

RN - Patient Care Coordinator - Hospital Based

Posted over 1 month ago

Job Description

Honored to be recognized as a 7-time Top Workplace - APPLY TODAY to join our growing organization!

To some people, home is a place. To others, it's a feeling. To us, it's whatever our patients need it to be, wherever they are.Horizon is a home care and hospice provider built on a foundation of care that celebrates the human spirit and the desire for security, comfort and compassion. We make a loving difference in the lives of our patients and families in offering our wide breadth of services. Our expertise is second to none, allowing us to give our patients the best care available.

Horizon Home Care and Hospice, located in Milwaukee, WI, has partnered with Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital to offer a unique, award-winning "Hospice within a hospital" program and much-needed service for patients! This is your opportunity to create a positive hospice experience for patients and families within Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital.

As a Patient Care Coordinator within our virtual hospice program you will perform referral evaluations / admission assessments of patients and families seeking Hospice services.

  • Collect and submit admissions in a timely fashion that are accurate and complete.
  • Ensure goals are clearly delineated and prioritized on the patient plan of care and addressed by all team members
  • Ensure plan of care reflects assessment findings to establish appropriate goals / interventions to meet patient needs and that goals are realistic and measurable.
  • Case conference with team members occurs regularly which includes creating PCW / HHA Care Plans, initiating and updating Plans in accordance with patient needs and Agency policy.
  • Inform physician, clinical manager and interdisciplinary team members of changes in patient status as evidenced by Case Communication documentation.
  • Assure appropriate discharge planning occurs from the start of care by utilizing a multidisciplinary approach and appropriate documentation

  • Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing (BSN preferred)
  • Current WI RN license
  • 1-2 years of Hospice, Oncology or related experience
  • Experience in the care of the terminally ill; knowledge of Hospice Care
  • Hospice certification is required within 18 months of employment
  • Current/Valid WI Drivers License; plus reliable/insured vehicle
Monday-Friday, 2nd Shift - 12:00PM - 8:30PM. No Weekends!
Salary, Exempt
Hospice Virtual Inpatient Unit
06535039

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